2020 Map of Orofino Creek

About this map

Racetrack sits along the western edge of the valley, marking a point of transition where the flat plains of the Clark Fork river bottom meet the rising slopes of the Deer Lodge area. The landscape is defined by its water management and diverse drainage systems, including the Valiton Ditch and several named creeks such as Dempsey Cr and Racetrack Cr that flow eastward toward the river. To the south and east, the terrain climbs into the high country of the Deerlodge National Forest, where prominent peaks like O'Donnell Mtn and Boulder Mtn overlook the canyons. The network of rural roads, such as Eastside Rd and Burnt Hollow Rd, provides access to the dissected hills and draws like Sand Hollow, illustrating the enduring ranching and forestry character of Powell County.